21 Best Mexican Restaurants near East Syracuse

“This place is absolutely amazing. Very clean and friendly. Our food came so fast and there was even a table with like 10 people. The food was incredible. This place will definitely be replacing my old favorite Mexican spot. Thank youuuu🙏😭🖤“

“Good food and atmosphere, they also serve alcohol, I had a Texas Margarita which was large and delicious. I got the Carnitas Mexicanas that came with wraps, refried beans and cheese, as well as yellow rice. Everything was delicious and I look forward to going back and maybe try the fish.“

“healthy, great tasting food. I've been ordering weekly for about 2 months. Great selection to choose from and with different sizes to satisfy everyone. Price point is spot on given the high quality ingredients.“

“Although we were bummed the soft serve margaritas were Mondays & Tuesdays, we had nothing but the best food, service, & atmosphere! The four tower margs were a big hit! Highly recommend and will return... next time on a Monday or Tuesday!“

“Excellent food. Meats and sauces are so flavorful and delicious. Even the rice and beans have a little something extra. Dishes are well portioned and fresh made. Tortilla chips and homemade sauce are perfect starters. The flan and ice cream are excellent ways to end the meal. Can’t wait till next time to try the specials!“

“Excellent service and delicious!“

“The food is amazing, the margaritas are amazing and most important the staff is amazing! My family goes there regularly and we love it there!“

“such a hidden gem in syracuse! my friend and i tried the steak and chicken tacos and they were so good, it was exactly what we needed. 3 tacos for only 5 dollars is such a steal! the whole staff was so nice, you can tell they really care about their work. 10/10 would definitely recommend to anyone in the area.“

“We had Ponchito's Taqueria cater our son's graduation party on a Sunday — even though they are normally closed — and they went above and beyond to accommodate us. The food was incredible — hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. EVERYONE at the party raved about it, and there wasn’t a single taco left from the taco bar! Their team was friendly, helpful, and made the entire experience seamless. Thank you so much for your kindness, your amazing food, and for making this day extra special. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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“Finally got to try some of their food after seeing them online over a year but missing their food trucks whenever they were in town. AMAZING!!! I got a beef quesadilla and my bf got a birria beef rice bowl. both fantastic!! (we both favored the quesadilla a little though). Highly recommend their food! The owner is an absolute sweetheart as well 💕“

“Ponchito's Taqueria is a fantastic spot for anyone craving authentic Mexican tacos. The flavors are incredible—each taco is bursting with fresh ingredients and perfectly seasoned meat. The service is friendly and fast, which is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The cozy atmosphere makes it a great place to relax and enjoy your meal. I especially loved their al pastor tacos, which were juicy and flavorful. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area, and it won't break the bank either.“

“Llevamos a comer a mi familia que andan de paseo por las cataratas del Niagara y quedaron muy satisfechos 🥰🥰🥰gracias Rio Grande por su buena atención pero sobre todo por la buena comida 🥘.“

“Fantastic food and now 100% gluten free! This makes my heart happy for the Celiac community!“

“It was fantastic as always!“

“Came to look around and ending up finding this place, the hot cheeto elote cup caught my eye. The owner was amazing and helpful and you could tell she put love and passion in her cooking. The hot Cheeto cup was delicious and can’t wait to come back and try more off the menu. Would recommend 💯.“

“4:30 AM at the airport and the service was polite and cheerful. The space is clean, bright and relatively quiet. Nothing fancy: no plush seats but functional. Eggs were fresh, you can get a bowl instead of a burrito and choose toppings. No hot tea, a small lack for me.“

“Took hubby for birthday dinner in a blinding snowstorm from Moravia..was worth the white knuckles. Great atmosphere Megan( Red) made us welcome and got our drinks. Hubby had the steak and lobster($20 on Tues nites) awesome! I had the 12 os strip and fries($10). Never had it done so perfect!!( I like well and most char it) pretzel and cheese for dessert..lol and crispy but juicy wings were excellent! We will return its worth the drive!!!“

“Every time I come here everybody goes above and beyond! John especially is always super kind and very helpful! He even offered to make fresh salsa one time because the batches were very soupy! He made my experience great! Thanks John keep being a great worker!“

“Great hidden gem in Tipp Hill! Check the bar’s Instagram page first, the menu changes a bit from time to time… but that’s what I like! Always spotting different things to try, Dennis is great. Very nice, hard working, and always cares about his customers. Steves is on my short list of places to get great food in Syracuse.“

“Food is sooo good! Love the empanadas, we miss the oxtail. Young woman always working at Seneca turnpike location is great, she should get a raise!“